Several offers from Colleges and Universities around the country were very appealing, but it was the lure of an education at a higher elevation that landed Bryan on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. His formal education (Sierra Nevada College) includes a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management and a minor in Economics. Here it wasn’t uncommon for him to interact with students, administrators, board members, former executives, entrepreneurs, elected officials and community leaders. A host of internships with such organizations as Presidential Classroom, Future Teachers of Economics, Future Business Leaders of America, First Ohio, and the Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office assisted his professional development.
Bryan has helped coordinate events, logistics, relations, and marketing for a host of Career and Technical Student Organizations, various community outreach projects, and the Federal Government (Including The White House), When not in event mode, his attention shifts to Incline Village where he manages revenue for multiple district venues (including Diamond Peak Ski Resort and the Golf Courses of Incline Village).
Bryan takes strategic planning and risk management, to another level when pursuing his passion for the outdoors. When he is not globetrotting as a consultant, He can often be found on summits throughout the Sierra’s. He will admit that negotiating skills are critical when you are determining a fine line through cliffs on snow covered peaks, or scaling vertical rock walls.
A believer in social responsibility, Bryan also contributes to the work of the outdoor retailer Patagonia. The company uses business as a tool to inspire environmental responsibility. His business ethics and philosophies mirror that of Patagonia and are often translated into information packed sessions he delivers regarding “green” business. Today, he is still involved with Patagonia and you may find yourself outfitted for your next adventure and inspired to lead it by the end of a quick conversation!